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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,972.82, 94,459.86 and 29,708.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,972.82, 94,459.86 and 29,708.55 is: 44,563.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,972.82 : 94,459.86 = 29,708.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,972.82/94,459.86 = 29,708.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,972.82x = 94,459.86 × 29,708.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,972.82x = 2,806,265,473.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,265,473.80/62,972.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,563.12

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